Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney has defended the club's decision to publicly try and sign former Tottenham and Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale.
Having achieved promotion from the National League as record smashing champions last week, he and fellow Hollywood co-owner Ryan Reynolds made an ambitious ploy to get the Welsh legend out of retirement. In a comedic social media back-and-forth, the prospect seemed to be on the cards.
After Bale initially sent a congratulatory video from on his beloved golf course to the movie and TV stars, the Reynolds and McElhenney spotted a chance to lure him to the Racecourse.
